Archbishops of Canterbury and York issue letter after Synod vote

by Anglican Communion News Service

17/02/2017

Source: Anglican Communion News Service

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have written to members of the General Synod of the Church of England setting out the next steps following this week’s vote at Synod not to “take note” of a report on Marriage and Same Sex Relationships. The report by the House of Bishops’ had stated that there should be no change in the church's teaching while calling for a “fresh tone” on the issues.